Skip to main content
Harminder Singh, MD, Neurosurgery, San Jose, CA, Stanford University School of Medicine

Harminder Singh MD MBA

Neurosurgery•San Jose, CA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma, Skull Base

Professor of Neurosurgery, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Join to View Full Profile

  • 751 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128

  • Phone+1 408-885-5686

  • Fax+1 408-885-6195

Dr. Singh is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
See Dr. Singh's Full ProfileAlready have an account?

Summary

  • Dr. Harminder Singh is Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurosurgery. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery for the Santa Clara Valley Health System. Dr. Singh is board certified in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
    He received advanced training in minimally invasive cranial surgery from Cornell University and completed a complex cerebrovascular and skull base fellowship at the University of Washington.
    Dr. Singh is passionate about resident education, having organized numerous cadaveric workshops and symposiums for residents over the last several years.
    His clinical and research interests lie in applying the principles of minimally invasive surgery to tumors and vascular lesions of brain and spine. Dr. Singh is interested in developing new endoscopic technology and instrumentation to facilitate minimally invasive surgery of the central nervous system.
    Dr. Singh is widely published in the neurosurgical literature with over 100 research publications and book chapters, has presented numerous abstracts nationally and internationally, and is editor of two books on Pediatric Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
    Dr. Singh is also interested in shaping healthcare policy to address issues of access, cost and quality in the US. He is past president of the American Association of South Asian Neurosurgeons (AASAN).

Clinical Expertise

  • Skull base surgery, Neurosurgical trauma and critical care, Thoracic spine surgery, Skull base tumors, Intraspinal tumors, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Meningiomas, Traumatic brain injury, Concussion, Acoustic neuroma, Clinical research, Minimally invasive surgery, Brain metastases

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaMBA, Health Administration, Magna Cum Laude, 2021 - 2024
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaB.S., Major in Biology, Minor in Music, Summa Cum Laude, 1996 - 1999

Work Experience

  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineProfessor   ·   August 2022 - Current
  • Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospitals
    Santa Clara Valley Health and HospitalsChief   ·   January 2018 - Current
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA)   ·  
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineAssociate Professor   ·   August 2016 - July 2022
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareDirector Stanford Neuroanatomy And Simulation Laboratory   ·   February 2015 - March 2020

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2016 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2004 - 2010
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Compassionate Doctor Certification American Registry, 2012-2017
  • Patients’ Choice Award vitals.com, 2012-2017
  • On-Time Doctor Award vitals.com, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endoscopic approaches to the cervical spine – analyzing the state of the evidence  
    Singh H, Moraff A, Evans J, 1/1/2015
  • Images in Neurosurgery: Neurocysticercosis  
    Burns T, Loya J, Singh H, Congress Quarterly, 1/1/2012
  • Lymphocytic Hypophysitis  
    Singhal S, Singh H, Furlong K, Kenyon L, Evans J, JHN Journal, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

  • Handbook of Spine Surgery 
    Chapter: Cervical Open reduction techniques-anterior and posterior approach 
    Singh H, Ghobrial G, Harrop JEditors: Ali A. Baaj, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Juan S. Uribe, Alexander R. Vaccaro, and Mark S. Greenberg.Edition 2nd,2015
  • Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management 
    Chapter: Fundamentals of Spine Surgery 
    Singh H, Hann S, Ghobrial G, Harrop JEditors: Edward C. Benzel.Edition 4th,2015
  • Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management 
    Chapter: Scoliotic Cervical Deformity 
    Singh H, Ghobrial J, Harrop JEditors: Edward C. Benzel.Edition 4th,2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Endonasal Access to the Upper Cervical Spine: Cadaveric Analysis
    Singh H, Lober R, Lopez H, Rosen M, Evans J, NASBS, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2012
  • Epidemiological Profile of Pituitary Tumors Requiring Surgical Intervention: A Single Institution Experience of 297 Cases
    Dey S, Singh H, Evans J, CNS, Washington, DC, 1/1/2011
  • High Resolution Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Intraoperative Management of Peripheral Nerve Lesions
    Lee F, Singh H, Nazarian L, Ratliff J, CNS, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2009

Lectures

  • State-of-the-art: Role of surgical simulation in current neurosurgical residency training 
    Mumbai, India - 1/1/2013
  • Who, When and How: Surgical Options in Acute Spinal Cord Injury 
    CA - 1/1/2013
  • Minimally invasive approaches to the upper cervical spine: The endonasal approach – Advantages, Limitations and Pitfalls 
    New Delhi, India - 1/1/2012

Other

  • Percutaneous treatment of cervical and lumbar disc herniation 
    Lifshutz J, Singh H, Medlink Neurology
    1/1/2014
  • Clinical Decision Support: Spine Surgery – The Physical Examination 
    Xu L, Singh H
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • What to Ask Your Doctor if You’re Getting Medical Tech Implanted
    What to Ask Your Doctor if You’re Getting Medical Tech ImplantedAugust 7th, 2022
  • New Neuroanatomy Lab Bridges Virtual Reality, Operating Room
    New Neuroanatomy Lab Bridges Virtual Reality, Operating RoomMarch 8th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali

Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.

Find your profile and take control of your online presence:

Dr. Harminder Singh, Dr. Harminder Singh, MD, Dr. H Singh